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Claremont Live: Pride and Prejudice

Following seven sell-out seasons of this sparkling adaptation, award-winning Illyria returns to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in style. Bring a picnic and enjoy her at her vibrant, forthright best!

  • Booking essential

With her tongue firmly in her cheek, Jane Austen tells us “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Mrs Bennet certainly thinks so. So when Mr Bingley – single, young, handsome, and with £5000 a year – moves into nearby Netherfield Park, she devotes all her energy to contriving for Jane, the eldest of her five daughters, to meet him during rural Hertfordshire’s whirlwind of social balls. But even Mrs Bennet draws the line at Mr Bingley’s disdainful friend Mr Darcy despite his whopping £10,000 a year. Thank heavens Lizzy, her second daughter, finds him detestable too! Or does she…? Can she see beyond his pride – and could he overcome her prejudice – to consider a possible future together?

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £20.00
Child Under 16s£0.00
Child 5-16 yrs£12.00
Concession Registered carer£0.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895 Unless the event is cancelled by the company or venue, tickets are non-refundable.

Suitability

Suitable for all ages

Meeting point

The performance will be staged on the Peacock Lawn.

What to bring and wear

Please bring your own low-backed seating. Picnics, sun hats, sun cream, sunglasses, raincoats and rain hats should all be considered as this is a rain-or-shine outdoor event.

Accessibility

Accessible parking available, please book a parking space and contact claremont@nationaltrust.org.uk to request an accessible space. Accessible toilet with ramp access, level paths from car park to performance area.

Other

Doors Open at 6:00PM Performance starts at 7:00PM Running time (approx): 2hr 20min (inc 20 minute interval) Parking at the venue is limited, please ensure that you pre-book a free parking space with the box office. Only guide dogs/working dogs are permitted at this performance.

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